DSM - FAI

$246 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks departing on 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Fairbanks, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$549
Delta
Wed 11/4Wed 11/11
DSM - FAI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$246
Delta
Sat 9/19
DSM - FAI • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $549 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Fairbanks. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $587 (round-trip)
Denver (DEN)
Shortest trip • 8h 38m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks (DSM-FAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
3:30 pm - 12:15 am
DSM
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FAI
11h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:30 am - 9:24 pm
FAI
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DSM
16h 54m
2 stops
$549Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 12:32 pm
FAI
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DSM
8h 32m
1 stop
$628United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 5:18 pm
FAI
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DSM
13h 18m
2 stops
$634United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 12:32 pm
FAI
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DSM
8h 32m
1 stop
$671United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
5:21 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 5:18 pm
FAI
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DSM
13h 18m
2 stops
$677United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
14h 27m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 5:18 pm
FAI
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DSM
13h 18m
2 stops
$682United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
36h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 12:32 pm
FAI
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DSM
8h 32m
1 stop
$691United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 9:04 am
DSM
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FAI
21h 25m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 1:29 pm
FAI
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DSM
27h 20m
2 stops
$701Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 10:26 am
FAI
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DSM
10h 41m
1 stop
$705United Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 21
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 7:39 pm
DSM
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FAI
11h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 am - 12:47 pm
FAI
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DSM
8h 47m
1 stop
$709United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Fairbanks flights

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Fairbanks were found on Delta ($549) and United Airlines ($628).

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Cheapest flight$246
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks was $246 for a one-way ticket and $549 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Fairbanks?

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Fairbanks.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    On your way to Fairbanks, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Fairbanks.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Fairbanks.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fairbanks with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and FAI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fairbanks from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Fairbanks? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8420 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

2.0 MediocreChelsea, Jun 2026
DAL - ATL
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Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Fairbanks (FAI)